tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post1947925549145771741..comments2024-03-06T11:07:23.753-05:00Comments on Ocracoke Island Journal: Instructions and Directions to LightkeepersPhiliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01572532603071469799noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-33937283893871640672012-09-20T16:04:34.293-04:002012-09-20T16:04:34.293-04:00I have never heard of any hazing in the Lighthouse...I have never heard of any hazing in the Lighthouse Service. Lighthouse keeper was a prestigious position, and keepers were generally well respected in their communities, although some lighthouses were located far offshore and their keepers were extremely isolated. According to another paragraph in the 1874 article quoted in this post "The present pay of light-house keepers varies according to the importance of the light and the responsibility put upon the keeper." The average salary was $600 per annum, with a range of $350 to $1000. <br /><br />I can't imagine that a keeper would be deemed unfit if a wreck occurred unless he had neglected to keep the light burning, or was otherwise negligent (e.g. if the lantern glass were so dirty that the light was diminished).Philiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01572532603071469799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-1950875300584862122012-09-20T11:29:07.381-04:002012-09-20T11:29:07.381-04:00Were lighthouse keepers hazed? Was there a pecki...Were lighthouse keepers hazed? Was there a pecking order in the distribution of assignments. Was one lighthouse location deemed better then others and sought after? Were lighthouse keepers deemed unfit if a ship wrecked on their watch? Answers will be appreciated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-72458942365768353042012-09-20T08:04:07.836-04:002012-09-20T08:04:07.836-04:00Today's and yesterday's posts, as always.....Today's and yesterday's posts, as always... Top. Notch. I sent an e-mail to the info@. Acct. did you receive it? Reply back there if you get a chance, I know you're busy.Robbhttp://www.fandalism.com/robbfosternoreply@blogger.com